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It looks good SMHO. But you gotta get rid of that shiny bumper! You need a faded patina'ed black bumper. I bet there are guys that would trade you that stainless bumper for a used black bumper.
Atta boy abe,that chrome one will look good on your 54..
I say keep the chrome bumper, really sets off the look with rims and stainless trim. Now if you're looking to get rid of the windshield trim I'm game..
It looks good SMHO. But you gotta get rid of that shiny bumper! You need a faded patina'ed black bumper. I bet there are guys that would trade you that stainless bumper for a used black bumper.
Man, I was real tempted, but I think I must have cross threaded all those bolts when I put it back on!
Nope, I definitely am not trying to pass it off as orginal. I just wanted the purple gone, and to have a decently looking matte finish with some weathering effect. I personally think it is super cool. What I did not want is, red oxide primer under a top coat that I sanded all the edges off of. I've seen that too many times, and it just looks sloppy. I used spray bombs on this whole thing! Basecoat would have worked as well, or anything that was solvent based. I decided on spray paint, based on the fact that I could easily move between colors, and the inconsistent pattern lends itself nicely to this effect. Really, I think I just always wanted to be one of those graffitti artists....lol
Spray bombed the whole thing you say ! Great work, plus you can very easily and quickly do a touch up. If you have time line up the paint cans and post a picture, id like to see the colors you used to achieve your results.
I'll try to snap a pic, the next time I am at the shop. I've been thinking about putting a short video together, about the process I used. I am getting tons of guys asking about it. If I do, I will post it here, so everyone can critique me....lol
I have the truck mostly back together. Jams are still purple though, so that is on my short list. I finally got around to spar varnishing the bedwood, and some minor stuff like that. Really happy with the way the bed came out. Next on my to do list is height management, for the air ride. I am currently running a pressure based setup, and it just isn't cutting it for me. It is far too inconsistent. I bought the upgrade 3H system and all the bits and pieces I think I will need to put it together. I am hoping that will work a little better. I am also currently working on a design for my door logo. I think that is almost a must do for this style of truck. I am not sure if I will try to patina the paint, or just do some hand work with letter enamel. If anyone has pics of theirs, I would love to see them.
The girlfriend and I took it out for it's maiden trip, post paint. It worked pretty well as a grocery getter. Turned a few heads slinking over the speed bumps at Safeway. We got our spiral ham for Xmas, and we made it home without any breakdowns. I guess I can say, today was a good day....
I borrowed a fender from a buddy, to use as my paint test panel. Before giving it back, I thought I would clean it up a little for him....lol
My camera is not the best at capturing detail, but I tried to get a few closeup shots that show the rusting/patina effect. I also added a little lettering, and patina'd that as well. Just thought some of you might like to see it
With the fender out of my way, it was time to get back to work on Effay! The next thing I had planned out was adding a door logo. I own a campgrpound and plan on using this truck for some some event stuff. Ultimately, it would be awesome to find a vintage trailer to tow behind this thing. I figure adding the logo will help to convince the IRS man that I am legit in my spending....haha
I made some simple vinyl masks (on my daughters Cricut) using standard transfer paper. I have used this approach for years and always had great results. It is much easier to find than frisket or any of the actual air brush masking materials.
Once masked up, I just back masked the sections I want to protect. Again, to follow along on my theme, I used spray bombs. Typically I would air brush these.
I just masked, lightly dusted in some color and moved on to the next section. Once everything was sprayed out, I removed the vinyl mask and hit it lightly with some 1000 grit, to lighten up some areas, hoping it will resemble sun fade. It also exposed some of the underlying texture and colors left behind from the patina process. Finished product looks like this....
With the fender out of my way, it was time to get back to work on Effay! The next thing I had planned out was adding a door logo. I own a campgrpound and plan on using this truck for some some event stuff. Ultimately, it would be awesome to find a vintage trailer to tow behind this thing. I figure adding the logo will help to convince the IRS man that I am legit in my spending....haha
I made some simple vinyl masks (on my daughters Cricut) using standard transfer paper. I have used this approach for years and always had great results. It is much easier to find than frisket or any of the actual air brush masking materials.
Once masked up, I just back masked the sections I want to protect. Again, to follow along on my theme, I used spray bombs. Typically I would air brush these.
I just masked, lightly dusted in some color and moved on to the next section. Once everything was sprayed out, I removed the vinyl mask and hit it lightly with some 1000 grit, to lighten up some areas, hoping it will resemble sun fade. It also exposed some of the underlying texture and colors left behind from the patina process. Finished product looks like this....
Ive never been to Truck Stock before but Lynden KOA looks like an interesting place to hold Truck Stock 2021 and its only 3310 miles from my home. I can see it now... we can sit around the evening camp fire and get a tutorial on how to do cool paint jobs.
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